Gianfranco Zola: My verdict on Chelsea outclassing Manchester City

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has now led his side to eight straight wins in the Premier League

The Blues have now won eight top flight matches on the bounce and have conceded just two goals in the process.

City took the lead thanks to a Gary Cahill own goal but Diego Costa, Willian and Eden Hazard hit back for Antonio Conte’s side.

And the game was marred by ugly scenes at the end of the match which saw Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho sent off by referee Anthony Taylor.

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“it’s a game in which they won, but also the way they won is very important”

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola

Speaking on Sky Sports Zola said: “It was huge. You know, it’s a game in which they won, but also the way they won is very important.

“They had to suffer today, there were moments City were on top, they probably deserved to score another goal but they never gave up and in the end the freshness of the physical condition, the quality of certain players came out.

“They won the game and they won a fantastic game.”

Chelsea are now four points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table.

Jurgen Klopp’s men return to Premier League action tomorrow when they travel to Bournemouth.